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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,165.76 and 466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,165.76 and 466.66 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,165.76 = 466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,165.76 = 466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,165.76 × 466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 544,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,013.56/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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